Vetting chaos despicable, We’re grateful for Bagbin’s intervention – Franklin Cudjoe

Franklin Cudjoe, President of IMANI Africa, has expressed his strong disapproval of the chaotic scenes during the Thursday, January 30 vetting session by the Appointments Committee and his gratitude for Speaker Alban Bagbin’s intervention.

The vetting session, which descended into disorder, saw members of the Minority and Majority Caucuses clashing, leading to the destruction of property and a halt in proceedings.

Speaker Bagbin’s swift response included directing the Clerk of Parliament to lodge a criminal complaint with the police, reconstituting the Appointments Committee, and conducting a full assessment of the damage caused.

Four Members of Parliament including the Majority and Minority Chief Whips Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor and Frank Annoh-Dompreh along with Jerry Ahmed Shaib and Alhassan Sulemana Tampuli.

In an interview on The Big Issue on Channel One TV on Saturday, Franklin Cudjoe described the actions of those involved as despicable and emphasised the need for accountability.

“Very very despicable. Well, I didn’t expect that to happen in the first place even though people have said there are reasons for that. I don’t agree with whatever reasons there were.

“I think those were dastardly acts and I think the persons involved must answer questions as Mr Speaker has demanded,” Cudjoe stated.

He praised Speaker Bagbin for taking decisive action to address the situation and restore order.

“Mr Speaker has acted, we are grateful for his intervention,” Cudjoe added.